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Sanyo Trading CoFRA:VK6 +1.61%93 PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:VK6 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Industrial Distribution companies, Sanyo Trading Co ranks better than 60.9% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-16), Sanyo Trading Co's share price is €4.359. Sanyo Trading Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.15. Hence, Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio of today is 0.85.
Good Sign:
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.85) is close to 3-year low of 0.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VK6'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.77
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, Sanyo Trading Co's highest PB Ratio was 1.77. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.93.
FRA:VK6's PB Ratio is ranked better than 60.9% of 156
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs FRA:VK6: 0.85
During the past 12 months, Sanyo Trading Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sanyo Trading Co was 13.20% per year. The lowest was 5.10% per year. And the median was 9.85% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Sanyo Trading Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Sanyo Trading Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sanyo Trading Co PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) has a PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #61 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio too high?
Sanyo Trading Co's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 1.77. The Industrial Distribution industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 0.85 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #61 out of 156 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanyo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyo Trading Co's PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Sanyo Trading Co ranks #61 out of 156 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Sanyo Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.12. Sanyo Trading Co's value of 0.85 is 24.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanyo Trading Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Sanyo Trading Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.12, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sanyo Trading Co's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 24.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Sanyo Trading Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyo Trading Co's current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) has a current PB Ratio of 0.85. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.93, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 24.1% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.12. Sanyo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6), the current PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sanyo Trading Co (FRA:VK6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyo Trading Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.93.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VK6:
PB Ratio: 0.85 (near median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: €3.93 vs. price of €4.36 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Industrial Distribution median (#61 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VK6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyo Trading Co Ltd is a Japanese trading company. The company deals in rubber goods, chemicals, scientific instruments, industrial products, and environmental goods.
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